Spinal Tap A to Zed

Christmas
with the Devil: Written by Nigel, and like many of his songs,
inspired by a dream he had. From 1992 album, "Break Like
the Wind." NBC-TV refused to allow the band to perform it
during their 1992 reunion special, saying its lyrics promoted
evil, although Tap did perform the song on NBCs "Saturday
Night Live" in 1984. Derek: "Were not advocating
[Satanism]. Mans relationship with the Supreme Evil One
is a very private affair. The song is just a depiction, imagining
whats happening with Satan this time of year." Nigel:
"Think about it from the devils point of view is all
were saying." (LT) Early on, the band attempted to
add a verse in rap to widen the songs appeal. (SP) Released
as a holiday single in 1984 and in a 7-inch picture disk that
showed the devil wearing a Santa hat on one side and Tap on the
other. Includes this message from the band as the song ends: "This
is Spinal Tap, wishing you and yours the most joyous of holiday
seasons. God bless us everyone." See also Backwards
Masking; Black Magic; Hair-Popping;
Jim.